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Weather & Climate in Sabanilla, Ecuador
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sabanilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 146.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,841 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,841 ft (2,085 m) |
| Area | 284.8 sq mi (737.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9659°N, 79.0566°W |
| Timezone | America/Guayaquil |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 3, 1999 | 56 km ENE of Zaruma, Ecuador | M5.9 | 58 km | 88 km |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Peru-Ecuador border region | M5.6 | 145 km | 49 km |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 6 km N of Machala, Ecuador | M5.4 | 132 km | 40 km |
| Aug 17, 1992 | 114 km NNE of La Peca, Peru | M5.3 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 33 km W of Celica, Ecuador | M5.3 | 135 km | 69 km |
| May 8, 2023 | 8 km W of Azogues, Ecuador | M5.2 | 136 km | 90 km |
| Nov 5, 1995 | 6 km NE of Llacao, Ecuador | M5.2 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 km SSW of Yantzaza, Ecuador | M5.2 | 28 km | 100 km |
| Jun 11, 2007 | 29 km S of Cuenca, Ecuador | M5.1 | 89 km | 72 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km WNW of Gualaquiza, Ecuador | M5.1 | 75 km | 89 km |
| May 21, 2024 | 3 km S of Piñas, Ecuador | M5.1 | 75 km | 84 km |
| Jan 16, 2015 | 7 km N of Santa Rosa, Ecuador | M5.1 | 121 km | 79 km |
| Mar 17, 2002 | 21 km SE of Baláo, Ecuador | M5.1 | 123 km | 69 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 12 km NE of Machala, Ecuador | M5.0 | 128 km | 85 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 6 km NE of Las Lomas, Peru | M5.0 | 146 km | 62 km |
| Sep 16, 1998 | 51 km E of Pasaje, Ecuador | M4.9 | 87 km | 104 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 0 km ESE of Baláo, Ecuador | M4.9 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Jun 14, 1995 | 4 km SSE of Baláo, Ecuador | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 17 km NNE of Piñas, Ecuador | M4.9 | 82 km | 86 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 4 km NW of Sapillica, Peru | M4.9 | 138 km | 83 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in |
Sabanilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in July to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.8") and August the driest (1.6").